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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.08, 1,720.98 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.08, 1,720.98 and 570.36 is: 855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.08 : 1,720.98 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.08/1,720.98 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.08x = 1,720.98 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.08x = 981,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,578.15/1,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.72

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